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The Athletic will deliver the latest news during this month’s Ryder Cup to your inbox. Sign up now for our free Golf Briefing newsletter. NAPA, Calif. — There was Russell Henley, the ever-low-key 36-year-old veteran, shouting down the gantlet to his vice captain as the birdie putt fell on the final hole, dapping up his partner J.J. Spaun. “Come on, …

Micah Parsons was not supposed to play as much as he did Sunday. Not yet in football shape, after only a week of practice since the end of last season, and nursing a tight back, the star edge rusher was expected to play only on obvious passing downs. He ended up playing 29 snaps, prompting Packers coach Matt LaFleur to …

Travis Hunter made his NFL debut on Sunday and helped the Jacksonville Jaguars cruise to a 26-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner spent a majority of his time on offense, grabbing six passes for a total of 33 yards as a wide receiver. He was less impactful at cornerback, playing only six snaps compared to …

The Dolphins’ playing time surprise. And what snap counts, grades reveal  Miami Herald NFL Winners and Losers: After ‘kick in the balls’ opener, Dolphins might already be in trouble  Yahoo Sports Three Takeaways: Dolphins fall to Colts 33-8  Miami Dolphins Daniel Jones stats today: Colts QB makes NFL history in Indianapolis debut  USA Today Sunday Aftermath: Dolphins’ crash out, Boutte’s breakout, Etienne’s triumph and …

6th September Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little bit about some of the games we’ve been playing. This week, predictably, we’ve been playing Hollow Knight Silksong. How could we not? It’s an historic event in video games. It broke various gaming stores. But that’s not all we’ve been playing, I promise. What have …

Two days before their season opens, the Pittsburgh Steelers still have no assurance that their longtime defensive captain will choose to play in it. Saying “wish I could be more optimistic,” defensive tackle Cameron Heyward declined to commit to being in uniform and participating when the Steelers kick off their season 1 p.m. Sunday at the New York Jets. “You …

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks with a calf injury, but he indicated today that he has no questions about his ability to play. McCaffrey told reporters in the 49ers’ locker room that he knows his injury history makes everyone focus on every ache and pain he has, but he firmly …

Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward ended his training camp hold-in, but he hasn’t stopped looking for a new contract. Heyward made that clear when he spoke to reporters in Pittsburgh on Friday, but he was less clear when it came to his availability on Sunday against the Jets. The Steelers have a longstanding policy that they don’t negotiate during the …

Yes, Packers linebacker Micah Parsons has been limited in practice the past two days with the back injury that became the battleground for his final days in Dallas. No, he’s not expected to miss the game. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Parsons is trending toward playing. He’s currently not expected to require an epidural injection in order …

Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter was ejected from Thursday’s season opener before playing a snap. Carter spit in the face of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during an injury timeout after the opening kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field and was disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct. On the opening kickoff of the NFL Kickoff Game, the Cowboys received the ball and …